In “Celtic Warfare: From the Fifth Century BC to the First Century AD,” Gioal Canestrelli presents an in-depth examination of the complex and constantly evolving nature of Celtic warfare. Drawing on a variety of archaeological and literary sources, the book provides both a practical look at the weapons and tactics used by the Celts and […]

“Byzantine Fortifications” is a comprehensive and informative book that covers the development and construction of fortifications throughout the Byzantine empire. Written by Nikos Kontogiannis, the book combines decades of archaeological research with a detailed examination of the empire’s military organization, weapons, tactics, and defensive strategies. The book covers a wide range of fortifications across the […]

In Armies of the Thracians and Dacians, 500 BC to AD 150, the reader is given an in-depth look at the military histories and cultures of the Thracians and Dacians. The Thracians, a people mentioned as early as in Homer’s epic poems, played a significant role in the evolution of Greek military systems and were […]

Another topic I knew nothing about… The SAS ‘Deniables’ is a thrilling and eye-opening account of the covert operations undertaken by a team of Australian Special Air Service (SAS) soldiers during the Vietnam War. Operating out of Thailand, these soldiers were given new names for security and personal safety reasons as they were deployed on […]